Best Lenses under €500 for travel

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Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm

66.5 Travel Score
50mmf/22Sony EISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Delivering a 75mm equivalent portrait perspective on APS-C bodies, this compact 202g lens pairs a bright f/1.8 aperture with built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization for 4 stops of shake reduction. Its lightweight build and smooth, quiet autofocus make it a discreet and affordable option for everyday shooting. This lens is best for travel and portrait photographers using Sony E-mount crop-sensor cameras who want sharp, stabilized images in a highly portable package.

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Sony E SEL11F18 11mm

66.8 Travel Score
11mmf/16Sony EWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Combining an ultra-wide 16.5mm equivalent field of view with a bright f/1.8 aperture and a mere 181g weight, this lens stands out for handheld vlogging and tight-space shooting. Its dust- and moisture-resistant design, suppressed focus breathing, and dual linear AF motors ensure reliable, smooth performance for video work. This is the ideal lens for vloggers and travel photographers who need a compact, fast ultra-wide prime with dependable autofocus.

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Sony G SEL24F28G 24mm

61.1 Travel Score
24mmf/22Sony EWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Weighing just 162g with a dust- and moisture-resistant build, this lens stands out for its extreme portability on full-frame E-mount bodies. Its dual XD linear motors deliver fast, quiet autofocus, while the physical aperture ring with a de-click switch adds tactile control for video shooters. This is best for travel and street photographers who prioritize a compact, unobtrusive 24mm prime with professional G-series optics.

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Sony FE SEL50F25G 50mm

60 Travel Score
50mmf/22Sony EWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Weighing just 174g with a weather-sealed build, this 50mm f/2.5 G lens stands out for its exceptional portability without sacrificing full-frame optical quality. Its dual linear AF motors deliver fast, quiet autofocus, while the physical aperture ring with a de-click switch adds precise tactile control for video shooters. This lens is best for travel and street photographers who prioritize a compact, discreet setup for everyday walk-around shooting.

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Best Lenses under €1,500 for travel

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Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm

78 Travel Score
20-70mmf/4Sony EWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its unprecedented 20-70mm zoom range starts at an ultra-wide 20mm, a first for a standard f/4 zoom, paired with a constant f/4 aperture and a lightweight 488g, weather-sealed build. The lens delivers outstanding G-series resolution across the frame and refined video performance with minimized focus breathing, while its 0.39x maximum magnification offers excellent close-up capability throughout the zoom range. This is the ideal single-lens solution for travel photographers and hybrid shooters who need wide landscapes and standard framing without swapping optics.

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Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS

69.3 Travel Score
70-300mmf/29Sony EISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

This 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telezoom stands out with its linear motor AF, 2 ED elements, and Nano AR Coating delivering reliable sharpness, all within a dust- and moisture-resistant construction. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization enables sharp handheld shots at 300mm, while the 9-blade circular diaphragm renders smooth bokeh for portraits. Best for outdoor and wildlife photographers who need a portable 854g telephoto lens that balances reach, stabilization, and robust build quality.

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Best Lenses under €2,500 for travel

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Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

88.4 Travel Score
28-135mmf/4Sony EISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A servo-powered zoom mechanism and constant f/4 aperture across the 28-135mm range make this a standout for controlled video environments. Optical SteadyShot stabilization and a Nano AR Coating ensure sharp, consistent footage, while the full-frame E-mount compatibility offers wide creative latitude. This lens is best for documentary filmmakers and event videographers who need a single, reliable parfocal zoom for run-and-gun shooting.

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Sony G Master SEL1635GM 16-35mm

67.8 Travel Score
16-35mmf/22Sony EWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A 20% weight reduction to just 547g makes this f/2.8 zoom remarkably portable without sacrificing its constant aperture or weather-sealed build. Four XD Linear Motors deliver fast, silent autofocus and the 0.32x maximum magnification offers close-focusing versatility rare in wide-angle zooms. This lens is best for landscape and architecture photographers who need a lightweight, full-frame 16-35mm optic for demanding field work.

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